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Artists recognized recently by the Art Society of Old Greenwich for their creative vision in the group's 2014 Art show, which is on exhibit at the Garden Education Center through Oct. 30, above from left, are Susan McHale, first place for sculpture; Carol Zahn, second place for photography; Lucie Anderes, first place for oil; Carolyn Lyngholm, first place for photography; Nancy Kulinski, first place for watercolor; Grace LeVander, second place for watercolor; and Rosa Colon, second place for mixed media. Winners not shown are Elizabeth Agresta, second place for oils, and first place for acrylic; Mary Ann Gadziala, third place for oil; Alice Parker, third place for photography; Patrick Antonelle, second place for acrylic; James Ryan, third place for acrylic; Frank Smurlo, honorable mention for acrylic, Wynn Jackson, first place for pastel/drawing; and Carol Nipomnich Dixon, first place for mixed media. less

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Retired Men's

60th anniversary

On Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., the Retired Men's Association will celebrate 60 years of serving the community at First Presbyterian Church, Lafayette Place, featuring speaker First Selectman Peter Tesei, who will give a talk, "The Role that Volunteers Play in the Community," and deliver a proclamation establishing Oct. 8 as Greenwich RMA Appreciation Day. No reservations necessary; women welcome to attend. For more information, call 203-698-2558, email bgsesq@gmail.com or visit greenwichrma.org. For more information, call Bernard Schneider at 203-698-2558; email bgsesq@gmail.com or visit greenwichrma.org.

Garden club to hold talk, luncheon

On Wednesday, at 11:45 a.m., the Old Greenwich Garden Club will hold a tri-club meeting and luncheon at the Old Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd. Featured speaker is former White House floral designer Ruth Loiseau. For more information, call 203-637-1168, or email rosamondbrady@gmail.com.

Bedtime stories

at library

On Thursday, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Cos Cob Library, 5 Sinawoy Rd., will hold bedtime stories and a craft with Judy Berg with a focus on stories about friendship, for pre-schoolers and early elementary school-aged children. Held in the library's Community Room. To reserve a spot or for more information, sign up at the desk or call 203-622-6883.

Art exhibit celebrates women

An exhibit curated in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month featuring 15 women artists, "Yes She Can," will open with a reception Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at C. Parker Gallery, 17 East Putnam Ave. Each painting and artist has been selected to celebrate the strength, grace and beauty of women. The exhibition is on display until Nov. 5. The gallery is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 12 to 4 p.m. For more information, call 203-253-0934 or visit www.cparkergallery.com.

Violinist to perform at Shabbat service

On Friday, at 6:30 p.m., Temple Sholom will hold a musical Shabbat service featuring Israeli violinist Barak Shossberger. Shossberger was born in Tel Aviv and is a student of Masao Kawasaki at the Juilliard School in New York City. He has performed live on Israeli radio and served for three years in the IDF as an Outstanding Musician. The event is a partnership between Temple Sholom and the American Israel Cultural Foundation. Following the service, guests are invited to stay for the congregational dinner in the Sukkah. For more information, contact Lori Baden, associate director at Temple Sholom, at 203-542-7172 or lori.baden@templesholom.com.

The Bruce to hold annual arts festival

The Bruce Museum will hold its annual outdoor arts festival on Saturday and Sunday. Ninety fine artists from across the country will be showing their original works in a gallery of booths set up on museum grounds, 1 Museum Drive. The artists invited to exhibit at this year's festival represent a wide field of diversity and originality in contemporary fine art. The range of new works includes paintings in all medium, sculpture, photography and mixed media, as well as new works in the digital art category. Each of the pieces is original, authentic, signed and represented at the festival by the artist who created it. Available for collecting in every price range, all the artwork on display is for sale. Special discounts are offered by participating artists to museum members; applications for membership are available on site. The event will feature live music, a food court and free children's art activities. Call 203-869-0376 or visitbrucemuseum.org.

Festival to feature scarecrow contest

On Sunday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Greenwich Historical Society, 29 Strickland Road, will hold its traditional fall festival, which will feature a scarecrow-making competition, a hayride through the Strickland Road Historic District and, in keeping with the World War I theme of the Historical Society's fall exhibition, "Greenwich Faces the Great War," family friendly tours of Bush-Holley House. Themed activities will include an espionage game for the family and crafts that focus on vintage airplanes and poppies. Music will be provided by bluegrass/swing band Too Blue from 1 to 3 p.m. For a $15 entry fee ($10 for members) the society will supply everything needed to make a scarecrow. Bring your own clothing and "accessories" to customize your creation. Prizes. Admission (includes free entry to the Bush-Holley House and the exhibit), $10 for adults and $5 for children. Family admission, $25. Refreshments are included. There is no charge for children age 2 and under. Advance registration for the competition is required. Pay at the door for general admission or purchase tickets at www.greenwichhistory.org. To register for the competition online or to get additional information, call 203-869-6899, ext 10.

Reform Synagogue to celebrate Sukkot

On Friday, at 6:30 p.m., Greenwich Reform Synagogue twill host a celebration of the fall harvest festival of Sukkot with a family dinner and service, plus craft activities so the children can help decorate the Sukkah. All are welcome at this free event; for location information and to RSVP, call 203-629-0018 or email info@GRS.org.

Fire prevention

day event

Glenville Volunteer Fire Company will hold `Fire Prevention Day,' for the entire family on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Glenville Fire House, 266 Glenville Rd. The event will feature a smoke house, to demonstrate fire safety for children; a children's ID program booth; fire safety-related demonstrations; tours of the fire house and firefighting apparatus and a silent auction and raffle. All are invited. For more information, contact Glenville Volunteer Fire Co. President Sandy Kornberg via email at sjkornberg@aol.com or call 203-253-2227.

Tennis for Tots

Tennis for Tots will begin indoor classes at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center on Mondays starting Oct. 27 for six weeks ending Dec. 1. Registration will be held by mail-only through Friday. In-person registration at the center begins Oct. 14 until classes are full. The program for children 3- and 4-years-old will run from 2:45 to 3:15 p.m., or 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. The 5-, 6- and 7-year-old program will be held from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m., 4:30 to 5:15 p.m., or 5:15 to 6 p.m. The cost is $90 for the 3- and 4-year-olds, and $100 for the 5- to 7-year-olds. Tennis rackets will be provided. The town's tennis program director, Pat Cianciulli, will teach the program. Call 203-532-1259, stop by the civic center or visit www.greenwichct.org.

Youth basketball clinics

Registration will be held by mail-only through Friday for youth basketball clinics at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, 449 Pemberwick Rd., which will be held on Thursdays starting Nov. 6 for six weeks. The program for children in kindergarten will run from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.; children in first and second grades will meet from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m., and third and fourth graders will meet from 5:15 to 6 p.m. Coach John Czarnecki will teach this junior basketball class. Program cost is $100. In-person registration at the Civic Center begins on Oct. 14. For more information, or to receive a registration form, call 203-532-1259, stop by The Bendheim Western Civic Center at or visit www.greenwichct.org.

Witherell to hold open house

Nathaniel Witherell will hold an open house featuring entertainment, refreshments and tours of the center on Oct. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. The event, held in celebration of the recently modernized short-term rehab and long-term skilled nursing center, is free and open to the public. Entertainment will include performances by the Melody Men, the men's singing group of the Retired Men's Association of Greenwich; the Grace Notes and a girls string trio from Greenwich High School. Call 203-618-4323 or visit www.nathanielwitherell.org.

Author to address kids' behavior

On Oct. 16 at 7 p.m., Cos Cob Library, 5 Sinawoy Road, will host Suzanne Wind, author of "The Smart Playbook." Wind's presentation is geared to parents interested in getting their 7- to 12-year-old children back to the basics of social skills, mealtime manners, the art of conversation, restaurant behavior and technology talk through games, rewards and other challenging activities. Books will be available for purchase. Light refreshments will be served. No registration is required. Call the library at 203-622-6883.

`Halloween Happenings' set

Second Congregational Church, 139 East Putnam Ave. will hold its free annual `Halloween Happening's on Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Fletcher Hall . The event will feature pumpkin carving, crafts, music, games and snacks. Come in costume if you choose, and bring one or two pumpkins. For reservations, contact Jessica Stanciu, director of Children's Ministries, at 203-869-9311, ext. 31, or email Jessica@2cc.org.

Indoor field hockey clinics

Registration will begin by mail-only Oct. 20 to 24 for indoor field hockey clinics at the Bendheim Western Civic Center which start Sunday, Nov. 23, and run for five weeks ending Dec. 21. In person registration will begin on Oct. 27 until classes are full at the Bendheim Western Civic Center, 449 Pemberwick Road. There will be two sessions; Session 1, for children 8- and 9-years-old, will meet from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.; Session 2, for 10- to 12-year-olds, will run from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. For more information, or to receive a registration form, call 203-532-1259, stop by the civic center at or visit www.greenwichct.org. The program, which will be taught by Caitlin Keane, field hockey coach at Central Middle School, will help children develop skills in stick work, passing, receiving, shooting, basic offensive and defensive skills, and small-sided games. For additional information, or to receive a registration form, call 203-532-1259, stop by the center or visit www.greenwichct.org.

Awesome Tree Contest

Greenwich Tree Conservancy is holding its annual "Awesome Tree Contest," which features four categories of trees: the best photo of a sculptural form, the best photo of photogenic leaves or a leaf, the best photo of a heroic tree (one that has survived storms, infestations, etc.) and your favorite tree-inspired tale. Entry forms are available online at www.greenwichtreeconservancy.org. The deadline for submitting entry forms is Oct. 20, and prizes will be awarded for all winning entries on Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. at the Garden Education Center, Bible Street. Sponsored by the town of Greenwich, Garden Education Center, Bruce Museum, Audubon Greenwich, Greenwich Land Trust, Greenwich Green & Clean, Greenwich libraries and the Perrot Library. Call 203-869-1464 or email treeconserv@optonline.net.

Art show at Garden Education Center

The Art Society of Old Greenwich is holding its 2014 Autumn Art Show at the Garden Education Center, 130 Bible St., through Oct. 30. Member artists will exhibit works in watercolor, oil, acrylic, drawing/graphics, photography, mixed media, pastel and sculpture. An artists' reception will be held Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served and award-winners will be announced. The exhibit and reception are free of charge. Visit www.artsocietyofoldgreenwich.com.

Nathaniel Witherell to hold exhibit

The Nathaniel Witherell, 70 Parsonage Road, is holding an exhibit of works from member artists of the Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists through Nov. 3 in the solarium gallery. A dozen artists will display contemporary, fine art portraits in the realist tradition. The public is invited to stop in during business hours for viewing. Call Sally Van Leeuwen at 203-618-4228.

Consultations for Medicare Part D

Appointments are being set up now for the Greenwich Commission on Aging's open enrollment period for Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, which will be held Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 at the Senior Center, 299 Greenwich Ave. and Greenwich Library, 101 West Putnam Ave. Medicare Part D cannot change after Dec. 7. For a free and confidential one-on-one consultation or additional information, call 203-862-6710.